EMT- Chapter 21: Allergic and Anaphylactic Reactions Questions and Correct Answers | Latest Update

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EMT- Chapter 21: Allergic and Anaphylactic
Reactions Questions and Correct Answers | Latest
Update
Allergen

Ans: a substance (antigen) that enters the body by ingestion, injection,
inhalation, or absorption and triggers an allergic reaction

Allergic reaction

Ans: a misdirected and excessive response by the immune system to a
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foreign substance or an allergen

Anaphylactic reaction
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Ans: a reactive release of chemical mediators that produce
bronchoconstriction, vasodilation, capillary permeability, and increased
mucus production leading to airway and respiratory compromise and
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hypoperfusion. Also called anaphylaxis
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Anaphylactic shock

Ans: a shock (hypoperfusion) state that results from dilated and leaking
blood vessels related to sever allergic reaction. Also called anaphylaxis or
anaphylactic reaction

Anaphylactoid reaction

Ans: a reaction to a foreign substance that resembles an anaphylactic
reaction that may occur on first exposure to the substance, without the
prior immune system sensitization that characterizes an anaphylactic
reaction

Anaphylaxis

Ans: another term for anaphylactic reaction